Support Worker (Adult Learning) (9 Posts) (Part Time) (Various Hours) - REQ05257

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC7 £30,467 - £33,142 (Pro Rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Community Learning and Development (CLD) for a CLD Support Worker (Adult Learning) to support the operational development and delivery of Adult Learning in North Lanarkshire.

Working as part of the Adult Learning and wider CLD teams the post holder will ensure the delivery of community-based adult learning and support for adults from disadvantaged communities across North Lanarkshire. This involves working collaboratively with partner agencies, third sector and volunteers to provide adult learning programmes. The post holder will also monitor and evaluate services provided through effective planning.

An enthusiastic and motivated individual, you will have good communication skills, the ability to work well as part of a team and be confident to deliver a variety of learning programmes. You must have relevant qualifications at SCQF level 5 and above and previous experience of community-based work with young people or adults.

These posts are for 7 and 14 hours per week which can be worked over Monday to Friday. This can include day and evening. Candidates must be able to travel across North Lanarkshire. The CLD Support Worker will be line managed by a CLD Worker within the locality team.

For further information please contact Emma Clark on ClarkEmma@northlan.gov.uk or 07812 501870.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***